Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March
— Recall Campaign #16V188000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 37,066 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V188000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 04, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V188000 |
| Units affected: | 37,066 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.
- Consequeces:
- A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.